a cup of tea ---

(wow -- 2 posts today - hehe.)

i decided to play along with a challenge today at Splitcoast Stampers -- haven't done that in awhile.

This card is for the clean and simple (CAS) challenge #151 .  the challenge was to use something "beverage" related - and to keep it clean and simple.

here's the card i did ---

sorry -- the picture isn't the best.  the stamp set is from stampin' up - called morning cup. i colored it with colored pencils and gamsol.

think i might need to get myself back into doing challenges this year -- got away from them toward the end of last year -- they are always lots of fun!

thanks for stopping by --- happy stamping!

rudolph ---

i seem to be using a punch of punches lately here is a cute rudolph made of SU punches, and the SU pennant stamp set.

i got the idea from this card in the splitcoast gallery.  it uses SU punches - the pennant punch and stamp set for the head/face.  the ears and antlers are from the bird punch.  the tuft of hair is from a random flower punch i had on hand - but the one on the card uses the SU flower punch - i think it's called a boho flower - the eyes are a normal hole paper punch - and the nose is a half inch circle.

i used this cute little guy on a repair kit for rudolph -- hehe.

punches are fun ---

thanks for stopping by -- more to come soon.

happy stamping!

'tis the season --

looks like i'm slipping again --- don't worry i've got lots of stuff for you to check out ---

well, it looks like christmas is just around the corner - so i thought i'd share some fun projects with you that i used at some craft fairs this year  --

this first one is so much fun!

i can't take all the credit for it -- i saw the idea on splitcoaststampers.com.   here is a link to the directions on patty's stamping spot .  it uses SU punches, and some embossing folders.   i changed mine up a little, and added some ribbon so this guy can hang on the tree - he's so cute!

more chirstmas projects to come soon ---

thanks for stopping by - happy stamping.

apple picking --

another reason i love fall is all the harvest -- apple picking, apple cider - pumpkins and cornstalks.  i love the colors of the season -- earthy and warm

here is another fall card -- another card i sent to my splitcoaststamper secret sister --

another simple card -- it's done on ivory cardstock, and i like the texture of the brown band and the circle.  the apple bucket is from the give thanks SU set.  the ribbon and green pearl accents  are some things i had on hand.  the circle is also popped up with dimensionals.

i colored this in with colored pencils and gamasol.  i really like the look i can get from this product - without pilling the paper, or getting it really wet.

to finish the card i used some espresso ink (SU!) around the edges of the card.

another fun, quick and easy fall card.

stop bac again soon -- i have a cool project to share with you next time!

happy stamping!

happy fall ---

i love fall!  my favorite time of the year!  i don't always like the season that follows, but --- we'll save that for another day -- hehehe.

here is a fun late summer/fall card i made for my secret sister on splitcoaststampers. 

i also love sunflowers!  ;)  i have a friend who loves them too -- i'm sure she will love this card! :)

this was such a quick and easy card - and it looks so cool! :)  i used a stampin' up embossing folder (sorry, can't remember the name) to emboss the card stock.  also used SU! chocolate chip ink -- the flower is colored in with a SU! marker too.

quick and easy -- but so cute!

thanks for stopping by!  happy stamping!  see you next time!

a sweet little hello --

i'm participating in splitcoast stampers (SCS) divine secret sister card swap again -- it is always so much fun.

this is a card i'm getting ready to drop in the mail to my little sister.  hopefully she doesn't see it here and guess who i am;)  i think i'm safe -- i won't post it over there! hehehe --- it'll be our little secret! :)

i love a black and white card from time to time, and this is a fun one!

here is the recipe -

the background stamp set is from autumn leaves, and it is called flourishes v.2.  the flower and 'hello' are from SU's posy punch, and i used the punch to cut it out.

the rest is just black and white cardstock, and some black ribbon -- and a few little black embellishments.

hope she likes it! :)

thanks for stopping by -- and happy stamping!

a sketch challenge --

while i was playing around in the craft room yesterday i took on another challenge.  this is a sketch challenge (#336) from splitcoast stampers -

here is the sketch to follow --




here is my card -- a cute and simple design.

i love this sketch -- it makes for a neat idea.  i'll have to play with it some more.

the stamp sets are from hero arts and studio g.  the inks are from SU - peach parfait and marine mist.  the designer paper is some i had on hand from a stack i probably got at michaels or acmoores.

thanks for stopping by!  happy stamping.

be sure to stop back -- working on a cute new project that i'll post about soon.

sticking to what i know today . . .

i had some time to hang out in the stamp room today, and i had big ideas of what i wanted to do.  i'm getting ready to open an etsy shop, so i was going to start working on some stuff to sell.  lots of ideas -- and i played with some of them, but nothing turned out the way i wanted it to - i was stamping on tiles, stamped on a piece of fabric -- nothing looked right.  so --- i decided to stick to what i know today  and made a card.

this card is for the clean and simple challenge (#122) at splitcoast stampers.  the challenge was to make a card with a play on words.

here it is:

how cute!!!  right?

i used SU stamp set - very punny.  the red cardstock is also from SU and the red marker (real red), and the punches are also SU.  the ribbon is some i had on hand.  i also used demensionals to pop the bug up, and black pearls for some pop.

thanks so much for stopping by - be sure to come back tomorrow when i 'll post a card from another challenge i was working on --

happy stamping!

happy thoughts. . .

wow -- these challenges are addicting.  hehe.  here is a card i did this afternoon, and it fits 2 challenges:

splitcoast stampers sketch challenge -

here is the sketch -



and it also fits this weeks challenge at stampin' sisters in christ sunday challenge .
the scripture this week comes from Proverbs 10:20-21 "The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver, the heart of the wicked is worth little. The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of understanding." the devotion for the week focuses on someone who encourages you .the challenge is to create a card that encourages and has a touch of silver. 

so -- here is my card for these 2 challenges.

stamps used : butterflies come from designs unlimited, the sentiment is from impression obsession, and the hydrangea is from the SU set because i care.

the paper and cardstock i had on hand, and the silver trim was also on hand.

the inks are SU and are old olive and perfect plum.

the flower is popped up on dimensionals.

thanks for stopping by - -this card is headed off to a woman from our church who could use a smile! :)

happy stamping !

this just in -------  (hehe) (added monday morning)

i was just checking out some other cards at the SICSC and i found another challenge!  woohoo --- i'm also entering this in the  paper sundaes challenge. again, it's the first time i've entered this challenge - these are fun! :)  the challenge is to "pop something up" on your card.  the flower image is popped up on this one.

again. . . thanks for stopping in and happy stamping! :)

taking on another challenge --

hi everyone!

back from the mini-vacation and decided to spend some time stamping today.  you're in luck!  i have 2 post to share with you today.

the first is a card i made for a splitcoast stampers clean and simple challenge.

the challenge was a word inspiration challenge, the word was: GIFT

here is the card i created -- for the gift of friendship.

i used white cardstock for the background and SU real red cardstock and ink.  the ribbon is black.  the stamp set is from SU and is called friendship blooms.

thanks for dropping by!  hope to see you again soon!

another challenge. . .

well -- what the heck, let's try another challenge, shall we.

this is for the CAS (clean and simple) challenge, again at splitcoast stampers.  the theme is"artist's rule of three".  the challenge was to use something -- images, embellishments, etc.in 3's  and to keep it "clean and simple".

so, here is what i came up with.  the picture isn't great - but you get the idea ;)

papers -- SU - chocolate chip and crumb cake, and white
inks -- chocolate chip
ribbon-- SU gingham

i like this stamp set.  as you might notice i used the bench in an anniversary card earlier.

thanks for stopping by!

on to the next challenge! :)

taking on a challenge . . .

well, i did it.  i jumped in a tried a challenge at splitcoast stampers.  this card is for the sketch challenge (#330).



here is the sketch we had to work with this week.

the idea of a sketch challenge is to come up with a design following the sketch - using whatever colors, stamps or papers you desire. it really is quite fascinating to see what everyone comes up with - all following the sketch, all looking different.





And...here is what i came up with:

i love this stamp -- it's so fun!

the papers are stampin' up! - chocolate chip, crumb cake, and a light blue (can't remember the name). i also used designer paper from a stack i got at michael's.

the stamps are from hero arts (cookie day), and dsr designs (chocolate chips)

the ink is SU - chocolate chip, and the ribbon i picked up in the dollar bin at michael's.


no more lurking around the challenge forums for me!  this was lots of fun -- i'll have to play more often!


i hope you enjoy it!  thanks for stopping by!